In accordance with section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), each state agency is required to review each of its rules in the Ohio Administrative Code a minimum of once every five years. The intent of the review is to ensure that Administrative Code rules are clearly written and that program requirements are accurate, up-to-date and clearly expressed. To the extent possible, unnecessary paperwork will be eliminated, local agencies will be given increased flexibility, and any adverse impact on businesses will be eliminated or reduced. As a result of the review, the agency may amend the rule; rescind the rule; or continue the rule without amendment.

The rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rule will become effective on 02/01/2016.

Chapter 7000

5101: 4-7-08, "Food assistance: New Hire Reporting Program (W-4)."

The rule describes the new hire reporting program and how the information is to be used by county agencies. The Office of Family Assistance amended this rule to:

• Clarify new hire alerts may be received from both the State Directory of New Hires and the National Directory of New Hires;
• Define "newly hired" pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 653a;
• Remove "rehires" and add "contractors" to the type of employees for whom employers must provide information to ODJFS; and
• To replace the term "food assistance" with "supplemental nutrition assistance program."

No changes were made to the county agencies' responsibilities when a new hire alert is received.